Evelyn "Avoo" Cannon

Evelyn "Avoo" Cannon died on August 23, 2016 in Springfield, IL. Evelyn was born on November 24, 1915 in Chicago, the daughter of Louis and Mary (Bazata) Glenn. She married James F. Cannon on April 10, 1937. They lived in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. He preceded her in death in June, 1987. Evelyn worked at Marshall Field & Co., Time Inc., and the Dept. of Streets and Sanitation for the City of Chicago until she retired at the age of 80. Evelyn moved to Springfield in 1996 with her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Ed Bedore. She resided with them until moving to Brenden Gardens in 2008. There she enjoyed many friends, was known for her colorful sweaters and was active on their council board. Later she moved to Concordia Village and then the Villas of Hollybrook in Chatham, IL. She cherished the friendships she made along the way, especially with her special friend, Bob. Her last two months she resided at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. The staff at all of these facilities loved Evelyn and took excellent care of her. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers: John (Ann) Glenn and Edward (Connie) Thullen. Surviving are her two daughters: Judy (Ed) Bedore of Springfield and Kathy (John) Tongren of Vero Beach, FL; four grandchildren: Mary Bedore (Dr. Gary Moeller) of Tucson, AZ; Sharon (Dr. John) Kwedar of Springfield; Bridget Bedore (Jordan Polansky) of Springfield; and David (Julie) Bedore of Chicago. Her great-grandchildren, whom she adored, are Ben, Annie, Katie and Judy Kwedar and Maggie, Jack, and Connor Bedore. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute center following ceremonies. Visitation: Family will receive friends from 9:30 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the Church of St. Jude, 633 S. Walnut St., Rochester. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Church of St. Jude with Rev. Brian C. Alford, celebrant. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Martin De Porres Center, 1725 South Grand Ave. E., Springfield, IL 62703.